Find some recent industry highlights from the end of October to present:
DRUPA 2021 CANCELLED – Goes Online as “Virtual.DRUPA”
December 3, 2020
Following close consultation with exhibitors and partners, the 2021 edition of drupa, the world’s leading trade fair for printing technologies, will be cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next event will take place as scheduled from May 28 – June 7, 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany. To maintain the momentum until then, the organizers will offer “virtual.drupa”, a four-day digital event from April 20 – 23, 2021 during the time frame drupa was originally scheduled for.
“The pandemic has caused great uncertainty among exhibitors and visitors regarding participation in drupa 2021. Travel restrictions and budget pressure have increasingly intensified the situation in the print industry,” explained Erhard Wienkamp, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf. “We have made this decision together with our partners who support this step. It was preceded by a detailed process of considering the current conditions and the needs of the industry.” drupa_PR34_cancellation_EN.pdf
CTI Announces World-Class, Water-Based Glow-in-Dark Ink Formulas for High-Speed Flexo and Gravure. Targeted for Use in Food & Beverage Packaging
November 30, 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado USA – With growing interest from the world’s largest consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands for customer-engaging glow-in-the-dark (GID) inks on food and beverage packaging, Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) introduces highly anticipated water-based GID formulas for paper and film substrates.
CTI’s new water-based GID inks offer an alternative that’s as easy to print and that glows as strongly as UV or solvent ink systems. A single print station with a 10-13 (BCM) anilox allows print operators to deliver the same glow strength as CTI’s solvent-based GID ink.
“It’s a real break-through that converters have desired for years,” says CTI Chief Technology Officer and Founder Lyle Small. “Conventional wisdom says that phosphorescent pigments and water-based vehicles don’t go together very well. We are pleased to offer a product that goes against the conventional wisdom and performs so well,” Small added.
CTI’s R&D team developed two formulas – one for paper substrates such as QSR cups and secondary packaging, and another for film substrates typically used in food package laminated structures. Both have great laydown and no “hard settling” in the container when handling guidelines are followed. For a limited time, CTI will support press qualifications with free water-based GID ink for select customers. Contact CTI for more information.
Annapolis, MD:
November 2, 2020
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to announce that it is participating in the PACK EXPO Connects Partner Program and Showcase of Packaging Innovations during PACK EXPO Connects (Nov. 9-13), produced by PMMI Media Group.
The Partner Program connects over 20 leading trade associations and is dedicated to advancing the industry with attendees and exhibitors, bringing significant resources, insights, and expertise to this year’s most comprehensive virtual packaging event.
“We’re grateful to our Partner Associations for their enthusiastic support of PACK EXPO Connects,” comments Joe Angel, president, PMMI Media Group. “While we wait for in-person events to reopen, we look forward to connecting virtually with association members and their business partners during PACK EXPO Connects week this November.” News and Information Collected and Disseminated by the Flexible Packaging Association (flexpack.org)
Next DRUPA Preview: New live web sessions and input in the Conference Area
November 17, 2020
On November 17, 2020, new lectures and teaser videos will go online at the digital platform drupa preview https://preview.drupa.com. International speakers such as Jack Stratten, Fons Put and Deborah Corn will present trending topics of the industry and give visitors the opportunity to interact with them by asking questions during the live web sessions. Additional input is provided by the Conference Area with short presentations about the special forums at drupa 2021, no.1 for printing technologies. Speakers including Achim Halpaap and Michael Gale will provide impulses for the future of the printing industry.
For more details about drupa preview visit https://preview.drupa.com or contact Messe Düsseldorf North America.
Hanover Park, Ill.
November 19, 2020
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division announced collaboration with Zund America, Inc., a company providing highly sought-after cutting solutions for processing a wide variety of materials today, including corrugated display and packaging and sign and display materials, as well as folding carton applications. The collaboration will enable Fujifilm’s print service provider customers to obtain access to Zund America, Inc.’s collection of cutting technologies and methods that will provide a comprehensive solution for packaging, marketing materials, and signage.
Hanover Park, Ill.
December 1, 2020
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division, announced today that its complete line of Acuity and Inca wide-format printers have been certified by Color-Logic, based in West Chester, Ohio, for metallic printing. With this certification, Acuity and Inca press owners using the Color-Logic system can create eye-catching metallic effects that can be incorporated into packaging, signage, displays, and collateral material. Fujifilm’s Acuity & Inca Presses Receive Certification from Color-Logic for Metallic Printing | Fujifilm [United States]
BOBST announces a new organizational structure to shape the future of the packaging world:
December 1, 2020
As the role of packaging is rapidly evolving, BOBST is building a new company structure to better serve the future for its customers. The new organization, effective as of January 1st 2021, will be more customer centric, easier to reach, and more agile to deliver novelties. The new industry vision revealed by BOBST in June 2020 offers a profound transformation for the packaging industry. The connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability required to answer the needs of brand owners, printers and converters, will be driven by two new Business Units: Printing & Converting Business Unit (previously Sheet Fed and Web Fed) led by Stephan März and The Services & Performance Business Unit (former BU Services) led by Julien Laran, Full Story: BOBST announces a new organizational structure to shape the future of the packaging world (prezly.com)
Annapolis, MD:
December 7, 2020
Today, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, and the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI), a leader of the U.S. product stewardship movement, announced an agreement on eight legislative elements of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) bill for packaging and paper products (PPP). This shared vision for a packaging EPR program that includes flexibles was developed through a year-long dialogue designed and facilitated by PSI. The FPA/PSI dialogue marks the first time in the U.S. that producers of flexible packaging, state and local government agencies, environmental groups, and recyclers have collaborated to develop a legislative framework for packaging EPR.
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News and Information Collected and Disseminated by the Flexible Packaging Association (flexpack.org)
Annapolis, Maryland:
December 8, 2020
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the Flexible Packaging Market Tracker has been updated with the most recent market data from Euromonitor International. The update also includes information on COVID-19 impacts on the industry. In the COVID-19 section, members can view an overview of COVID-19 conditions; the impact of COVID-19 on the gross domestic product (GDP); the impact on sector growth; and the impact on the flexible packaging market. The COVID-19 section will be updated quarterly, while the main market tracker data is updated annually.
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News and Information Collected and Disseminated by the Flexible Packaging Association (flexpack.org)
The Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies Appoints Newest Members:
Fairfax, Va.
December 8, 2020
PRINTING United Alliance and The Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies (ASDPT) today announced the newest members inducted to the prestigious group. Marshall Atkinson, Atkinson Consulting; Roberto Gonzalez Ojeda, Invoacrom Screenprinting and Ultrasol Ink Company; and Ray Weiss, PRINTING United Alliance, have all been appointed to the international organization.
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News Coverage & Press Releases | SGIA
Hanover Park, Ill.
December 9, 2020
FUJIFILM North America Corporation’s Graphic Systems Division Graphics Innovation Hub in Hanover Park, Illinois has achieved G7® Master Qualification with Targeted compliance (CRPC6) on its flexographic press, awarded by Idealliance® (Alexandria, Va.), a not-for-profit industry group dedicated to guiding print production best practices, specifications, and standards worldwide. In earning this qualification, Fujifilm successfully completed thorough training and examination, culminating with Idealliance issuing qualification for their Hanover Park facility.
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Fujifilm Achieves G7® Master Qualification on its Flexographic Press at the Graphics Innovation Hub | Fujifilm [United States]
3RD DRUPA PREVIEW: FOCUS ON GLOBAL TRENDS:
December 9, 2020
The last edition of drupa preview in 2020 again provided an opportunity for intensive knowledge transfer in the print community. Presentations and live web sessions by industry experts and partner associations focused on the future and current global trends and challenges. Applications and uses in the field of additive manufacturing processes and packaging printing were also addressed. Overall, 4,301 registered participants took advantage of the new platform. The drupa preview and the 1,383 exhibitors from 49 countries recorded about 14,400 page impressions.
Over 4,300 participants registered for the previous drupa preview days. The proportion of international participants was 82%.
Full information available on demand in the Video Library at: https://preview.drupa.com/. The fourth edition of the drupa preview day is scheduled for February 2021.
Mex, Switzerland
December 10, 2020
The BOBST Large Format Digital Inspection Table and BOBST MASTER DM5 All-in-One, All-Inline press, have both been declared winners at the prestigious industry awards:
BOBST, the leading equipment and services supplier to the printing and converting industry, has been given two accolades by the European Digital Press Association (EDP). The Large Format Digital Inspection Table has taken the top prize in the Print and Finishing Support Tool category, while the MASTER DM5 inline printing and converting press has been named the best combined label and flexible packaging printer of the year.
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BOBST celebrates double win at this year’s EDP Awards